CBSE has opened applications for the Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025. Eligible Class 10 pass girls can apply online at cbse.gov.in by October 23. Get details on eligibility, benefits, renewal process, required documents, and how to apply.
| Conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Scholarship Name | CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025 |
| Eligible Students | Single girl child of parents, passed CBSE Class 10 with 60%+ marks |
| Classes Covered | Class 11 & Class 12 (CBSE affiliated schools) |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹500 per month |
| Duration | Maximum 2 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | October 23, 2025 |
CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025
Good news for meritorious girl students! The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has invited applications for the Single Girl Child Scholarship Scheme 2025. This scholarship is specially designed to encourage the education of girls who are the only child of their parents.
Girls who cleared their CBSE Class 10 exam with 60% or more marks and are now studying in Class 11 or 12 can apply for this merit-based scholarship. The last date to apply online at cbse.gov.in is October 23, 2025.
Under this program, eligible students will receive ₹500 per month for up to two years (Class 11 & 12).
- Amount: ₹500 per month
- Duration: Maximum of 2 years
- Payment Mode: ECS/NEFT directly to the student’s bank account
- Tuition Fee Limit: Not more than ₹1,500 per month (for Indian students); up to ₹6,000 for NRIs
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025, students must fulfill these conditions:
- Must be an Indian national (NRI students with tuition fee up to ₹6,000 also eligible).
- Should be the only girl child of her parents.
- Must have passed Class 10 CBSE exam with at least 60% marks.
- Should be studying in Class 11 or 12 at a CBSE-affiliated school.
- Tuition fee should not exceed ₹1,500 per month (10% enhancement allowed in Classes 11 & 12).
- For renewal, students must have received the scholarship last year, scored at least 50% in Class 11, and promoted to Class 12.
Selection Procedure
- Only single girl students of CBSE schools are eligible.
- Students must have 60% or above in Class 10 (for fresh applications).
- Renewal applicants must score minimum 50% in Class 11.
- Applications must be verified by the current school; unverified forms will be rejected.
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How to Apply for CBSE Scholarship 2025?
The application process is completely online. Follow these steps:
- Go to the official CBSE website – cbse.gov.in.
- Click on the “Main Website” option on the homepage.
- Under the Public Notice section, find the scholarship notification and click on the “Apply Now” link.
- You will be redirected to the application portal.
- Fill in the online form carefully with your details.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the application and, if applicable, complete the payment process.
- Finally, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Documents Required
Applicants must keep the following documents ready:
- Undertaking form & affidavit on ₹50 stamp paper (attested by SDM/First Class Magistrate).
- Caste & Income Certificate (if applicable).
- Admission proof & School ID card.
- Bank passbook, Aadhaar-linked bank account, or cancelled cheque.
- Passport-size photograph and scanned signature.
- Class 11 mark sheet (for renewal).
Important Web-Links for CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship
| Single Girl Child Scholarship – 2025 (Fresh Application) | Apply Online | |
| CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child of Class X – Renewal | Apply Online | |
| Verify the student’s SGCS-X Application by the school | School Login | |
| Guidelines/Instructions | Click Here | |
| How to Fill the Form | Click Here | |
FAQs on CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025
Q1. Who can apply for CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025?
Only single girl students who passed Class 10 CBSE exam with 60% or above and are studying in Class 11 or 12 can apply.
Q2. What is the scholarship amount?
Eligible students receive ₹500 per month for up to two years.
Q3. Can NRI students apply?
Yes, NRI students can apply if their tuition fee does not exceed ₹6,000 per month.
Q4. How do I apply online?
Applications can be submitted on the CBSE website cbse.gov.in by October 23, 2025.
Q5. Is renewal automatic?
No. Renewal students must reapply, score at least 50% in Class 11, and get promoted to Class 12.
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